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Matthew Cooper

Ashes tipped to be best series since 2005 with Bazball making Australia 'take notice'

Australia legend Mike Hussey has hailed England's 'Bazball' revolution under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum and believes this summer's Ashes "will be the best series since 2005".

Hussey, who was involved in three Ashes series as a player, says England's new positive and aggressive approach to Test cricket "has made Australian's stand up and notice". Since taking charge last summer, Stokes and McCullum have guided England to ten wins in 12 Tests and Hussey is expecting a "great series".

Speaking to the Telegraph, Hussey said: "The way England are playing has made Australians stand up and notice, and recognise we are in for a real challenge. England will come hard, but Australians like that challenge.

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